Speech Language Pathologist

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

PTO accrual

Life insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational and career development

Loan-forgiveness opportunities

Shift differentials

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to prevent, evaluate, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across ages. The role includes training families and collaborating with other disciplines.

Per diem, non-benefited position with potential remote work options. The successful candidate holds a CA SLP license, CCC-SLP/CCCSLP credentials, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathology curriculum with a Masters or Doctorate degree accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Must hold current California Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
• Certified Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCCSLP-ASHA)
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Clinical knowledge

Problem solving

Treatment planning

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Computer literacy

Lifelong learning

Punctuality

Multitasking

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

California SLP License

BLS Certification (AHA)

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

CCCSLP-ASHA

Compliance with state regulatory requirements

Job description

Nature and Scope

The Speech Language Pathologist is an experienced clinician who is fully competent to prevent, evaluate and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, aural rehabilitation and swallowing disorders for a wide variety of ages and diagnosis. Utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner and provide Speech Therapy services to patients in the swing bed program and skilled nursing facility as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician. Also, provide training and education to family/caregivers and work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines.

Location

Some remote work may be available

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

Base Rate: $66.61-$94.97 per hour

Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.

Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

Per Diem, non-benfited

Estimating two-eight days working per month.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either a Masters or Doctorate degree accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Must hold current California Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
• Certified Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCCSLP-ASHA)
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently or know when to rely on others.
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.
• Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions.
• Ability to write timely and accurate reports and correspondence at a professional level within the standards of the department.
• Ability to use a computer and software proficiently.
• Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques.
• Timely and punctual in all aspects, responsibilities.
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
  • $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
  • Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
  • Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American